The short answer
The best eSIM for El Salvador is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $14.59, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.09 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | movistar 4G, Claro 4G |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $8.89 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $14.59 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $39.49 (regional plan, 117 countries) |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.59 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in El Salvador: what to know
A guide says Claro has the broadest reach, including volcano areas and Ruta de las Flores villages, while Tigo is strong in cities. Local SIM registration requires a physical passport.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Based on travel guides, not a network test. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which El Salvador eSIM for your trip
- A week$8.893 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$14.595 GB · 30 days
- A month$39.4910 GB · 30 days
- Longer$72.5920 GB · 90 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
El Salvador data plans, cheapest first
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $1.09 |
| 500 MB | 7 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $2.69 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $3.69 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $8.89 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $8.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | movistar 4G, Claro 4G | $14.59 |
| 1 GB | 365 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $9.29 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $39.49 |
12 plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026; the 8 cheapest are shown. See every plan and today’s prices.
How it works
- Pick your trip. Tell the shop how long you’re away and how you use your phone; it picks the plan.
- Pay in seconds. Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in the chat.
- Install at home, switch on when you land. One tap on iPhone or Android, or scan the QR from another screen. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
El Salvador eSIM by city
El Salvador coverage, place by place
| San Salvador | A guide says 4G is strong across the capital, especially Zona Rosa, the Historic Center and malls; signal drops in highway tunnels toward the coast and returns after. |
|---|---|
| El Tunco | A guide claims strong 4G along the coast at El Tunco; actual signal may vary. |
| El Zonte | A guide claims strong 4G along the coast at El Zonte; actual signal may vary. |
| Ruta de las Flores | A connectivity guide recommends Claro for Ruta de las Flores villages like Ataco and Juayua, citing its wider rural reach. |
From network data, travel guides and traveler reports, checked 3 Nov 2026. Signal changes, so treat these as a guide.
Online as you land in El Salvador
Switch it on as the plane lands at any of these and you’re online walking off:
Planning El Salvador
Questions people ask
What is the best eSIM for El Salvador?
The one that fits your trip and runs on El Salvador’s main networks (movistar 4G, Claro 4G). For a week most people need about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more. NUM lists 12 plans here and picks one for your trip and how you use your phone.
How much does an eSIM for El Salvador cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, plans started at $1.09 and went up to $81.09 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in El Salvador?
A guide says Claro has the broadest reach, including volcano areas and Ruta de las Flores villages, while Tigo is strong in cities. Local SIM registration requires a physical passport.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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